Fortress Crimea

Russian servicemen take part in a Navy Day parade in Sevastopol, Crimea. Moscow has been steadily moving arms and troops to the region (source: dpa)

Moscow has moved troops and advanced weapons to Crimea

The military buildup gives Russia a new advantage in the Black Sea region

It is now the most likely arena for a potential confrontation with the West

NATO circles have focused their attention in recent years on the Baltic states, which along with Poland have expressed concern about possible Russian aggression and demanded security reassurances. That focus, however, is now gradually widening to include developments in the Black Sea region, which is as likely as the Baltics to become a flash point for confrontation.

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